Craftsman 131.8270 vs John Deere 66

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Craftsman 131.8270

Craftsman 131.8270

6 HP · 1966

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John Deere 66

John Deere 66

6 HP · 1975–1977

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 131.8270 and the John Deere 66 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
  • The John Deere 66 is the more recent model: production started in 1975, versus 1966 for the Craftsman 131.8270.
  • The John Deere 66 is heavier: 138 kg versus 102 kg for the Craftsman 131.8270.
  • The John Deere 66 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 131.8270John Deere 66
Power6 HP6 HP
Production years19661975–1977
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders11
Weight102 kg138 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 15 / 1
Length148 cm
Mower deck26"30"

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